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This site provides information about the record company sleeves used for New Zealand pressed and distributed 7" vinyl 45s. There are some gaps and possible mistakes. If you can add a correct date or sleeve please add a comment or email us. The images of the centre labels are meant to be a guide. Some record companies produced multiple variations of their labels. Too many to show here. This site is dedicated to record sleeves.

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Asylum

Asylum: 1972 to 1975

In 1972 EMI obtained the rights to distribute American label Asylum. Singles were issued in the Purple EMI sleeve.

Asylum Sleeve 1972 to 1975
Asylum Centre Label 1972 to 1975

Asylum: 1975 to 1978

In 1975 the newly formed WEA NZ Ltd took over distributing Asylum Records. Singles were issued in the WEA company sleeve.

Asylum Sleeve 1975 to 1978

Asylum: 1978 to 1982

The white WEA sleeve was introduced in 1978.

Asylum Sleeve 1978 to 1982
Asylum Centre Label 1978 to 1983

Asylum: 1982 to 1985

WEA introduced the blue sleeve in 1982.

Asylum Sleeve 1982 to 1985
Asylum Centre Label 1983 to 1985

WEA stopped issued singes on the Asylum label in 1985.
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  1. Anonymous22 May 2025 at 18:41

    Great info thanks. FYI, Asylum is mis-spelled as Asylem on the home page.

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